Science and Technology – 2024 and 2017 Syllabuses
Available late Term 3 and early Term 4
Program overview
Students explore the magical world of the Royal National Park through the eyes of Edward, chief Teddy Bear. To start their adventure, students receive a letter from Edward inviting them to bring their teddies (or other soft toy) to a picnic in the Royal National Park. Through hands-on and sensory activities, they learn about the needs of living things and gain a respect for the natural world.
Program feedback
"The excursion enabled the students to put into practice, all that they had learned in the classroom regarding living things and their needs. Being able to play games and interact with nature in the fabulous way they can do at this excursion, meant they could consolidate their learning in a fun and valuable way. This truly is the best excursion for young students!!"
Learning experiences
Students:
- read a big book about Edward, chief Teddy Bear. They learn the secret of PAWS (Plants Animals Water Shelter) and use the PAWS flip board to reinforce the concept.
- play games to reinforce the concept of PAWS. Teddy Bear Tag reinforces the concept of PAWS as the needs of living things. Musical Trees focuses on the need for shelter and for protecting the natural environment.
- go on a bushwalk along Bungoona Path. Along the walk students participate in a range of sensory awareness activities to engage with the place. Activities may include: mirror walks, invertebrate search, whiff cups, touchy feely bag, blindfold walks, matching colours.
- discover that Edward is missing! They follow PAWS clues to find Edward and join him for a picnic lunch under the trees.
Location
Royal National Park Environmental Education Centre, Bungoona Path and surrounds
